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Hidden Killers Live! is your daily true crime podcast delivering two hours of nonstop coverage every weekday. Hosted by Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, this show dives into the most compelling stories in the true crime world — from murder trials and cold cases to criminal psychology, investigations, and the dark motives behind real-life crimes. Each episode brings a mix of breaking crime news, courtroom analysis, and raw conversation that takes you beyond the headlines. Whether it’s exploring how investigators crack cases, uncovering the psychology of killers, or following the twists of ongoing trials, you’ll get sharp, unfiltered insight every time. Unlike recap shows, Hidden Killers Live! is true crime talk in real time — asking the tough questions, cutting through the noise, and giving listeners the context they need to understand today’s biggest cases. If you crave smart, binge-worthy true crime content with expert commentary, emotional depth, and daily updates that keep you ahead of the story, this is the podcast for you. Follow now on Apple Podcasts and join Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels inside Hidden Killers Live! — where the truth is always in the details.

  1. HOW TO LISTEN to PREMIUM PLUS AD-FREE, ADVANCE Episodes!

    22 JAN

    HOW TO LISTEN to PREMIUM PLUS AD-FREE, ADVANCE Episodes!

    How to Get Ad-Free, Advance Content from True Crime Today and Hidden Killers Podcasts Do you want to enjoy all the content from True Crime Today and Hidden Killers podcasts without ads and before everyone else? Here’s exactly how to do it: Subscribe to True Crime Today PREMIUM PLUS on Apple Podcasts. Choose either a monthly or yearly subscription. Make sure you select True Crime Today PREMIUM PLUS—this is the channel that gives you all the ad-free and advance content. Important: If you’re hearing ads, it means you’re not on the right channel. Double-check that you’ve subscribed to True Crime Today Premium Plus. Follow the True Crime Today PREMIUM PLUS channel on Apple Podcasts. This is a separate channel where all the ad-free and early-access episodes are uploaded. Remember: Regular episodes with ads will still be available on the main channels. To get the ad-free and advance episodes, you must subscribe and follow the True Crime Today PREMIUM PLUS channel. If you’re still getting ads, head over to the True Crime Today PREMIUM PLUS channel and ensure you’re subscribed there! Enjoy your exclusive content!

    1 min
  2. Donna Adelson’s Appeal Lawyer EXPOSED: Working Out of a Crematorium?!

    33 MIN AGO

    Donna Adelson’s Appeal Lawyer EXPOSED: Working Out of a Crematorium?!

    Donna Adelson’s Appeal Lawyer EXPOSED: Working Out of a Crematorium?! In this explosive opening of Hidden Killers Live, Tony, Stacy, and Todd dive headfirst into one of the strangest details to ever emerge in the Adelson family saga. Donna Adelson, convicted and sentenced to life, is now appealing her case — but the revelation that her lawyer is operating out of a crematorium adds a level of absurdity almost too strange to believe. The team takes this jaw-dropping detail and unpacks it with equal parts dark humor and sharp commentary. Is this a legitimate law practice, or the punchline to a very morbid joke? The crew riffs on funeral discounts, “toasted” senior deals, Senka instant coffee at memorials, and even stories of bizarre radio station remotes hosted at cemeteries. From dark comedy to unsettling truths, this segment proves that when it comes to the Adelsons, the line between the bizarre and the tragic is razor thin. But beyond the laughs, this segment raises serious questions about the state of Donna’s defense and the surreal twists that keep surfacing in this already infamous case. If the woman at the center of a high-profile murder conspiracy is placing her future in the hands of a lawyer with a side hustle in cremation, what does that say about her chances of overturning her conviction? This segment sets the tone for an episode that’s as chilling as it is surreal, showing how true crime often blurs the line between grim reality and darkly comic absurdity. 👉 Don’t miss the full breakdown — hit subscribe and join the conversation as we dig deeper into the Adelson family’s unraveling. Hashtags:  #DonnaAdelson #AdelsonFamily #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #WendiAdelson #MurderAppeal #Crematorium #CrimePodcast Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    18 min
  3. Donna Adelson’s Appeal EXPOSED + Wendi Adelson’s Interrogation — COMPLETE Breakdown!

    7 HR AGO

    Donna Adelson’s Appeal EXPOSED + Wendi Adelson’s Interrogation — COMPLETE Breakdown!

    Donna Adelson’s Appeal EXPOSED + Wendi Adelson’s Interrogation — COMPLETE Breakdown! In this Hidden Killers Live special, we dedicate a full two hours to the unraveling of the Adelson family, breaking down Donna Adelson’s desperate appeal and Wendi Adelson’s unforgettable police interview. From the bizarre revelation that Donna’s appeal lawyer operates out of a crematorium to the flimsy legal arguments her team is raising, nothing is off the table. The first half of this deep dive unpacks Donna Adelson’s appeal step by step: juror TikTok posts, claims of judicial bias, and arguments about courtroom reactions. With sharp humor and hard analysis, Tony, Stacy, and Todd show how weak and desperate these defenses appear — and why the appeal is unlikely to succeed. Then the spotlight turns to Wendi Adelson. We revisit her initial police interview after the murder of Dan Markel, where her nervous rambling, contradictions, and bizarre tangents paint a disturbing picture. Did she know more than she was saying? Or was she simply overwhelmed? The team dissects every twist in her words, comparing her behavior to the controlling influence of her mother, Donna. Joining the discussion is psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, who offers expert insight into the psychology of the Adelson family. She examines both possibilities: what if Wendi knew, and what if she didn’t? From compartmentalization and trauma to toxic family loyalty and control, Shavaun helps us understand the deeper forces that could have shaped Wendi’s words and actions. The episode closes with a sobering discussion of the Adelson children — teenagers now — who have grown up under this cloud of murder, conspiracy, and family dysfunction. The psychological damage is clear, and the path forward is uncertain. This is the full 2 hour breakdown — bizarre, chilling, and absolutely riveting. If you’ve been following the Adelson case, you won’t want to miss a minute. 👉 Watch now, subscribe for daily true crime analysis, and join the conversation in the comments. Hashtags:  #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonFamily #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #MurderAppeal #PoliceInterrogation #CrimePodcast Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    1h 55m
  4. Is the System Hiding Something in the Aaron Spencer Case?

    13 HR AGO

    Is the System Hiding Something in the Aaron Spencer Case?

    Is the System Hiding Something in the Aaron Spencer Case? Why is Aaron Spencer — a father who allegedly saved his daughter from a man accused of dozens of sex crimes — the one facing murder charges? In this explosive segment, Tony Brueski and Bob Motta dig into the deeper, darker questions behind the Spencer case. Was this just a tragic legal misfire… or is something being covered up? With parallels to other controversial prosecutions and historical cases where justice systems have gone into self-protection mode, this discussion explores motive — not just Spencer’s, but the prosecution’s. Could pressing charges be a way to shield the county from future liability? Was there a network protecting the alleged predator, Michael Foster? And does the system even realize how broken it looks to the outside world? The team also tackles public outrage, grooming misconceptions, and what happens when institutions double down on failure instead of correcting it. This is a must-hear if you care about accountability. Hashtags:  #AaronSpencer #CoverUp #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #BobMotta #JusticeForSpencer #SystemicFailure #RealStoryMedia #ArkansasCorruption Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    19 min
  5. Arkansas Judge Freed a Predator — Then Gagged the Entire Public And Silenced the Victim's Father!!

    15 HR AGO

    Arkansas Judge Freed a Predator — Then Gagged the Entire Public And Silenced the Victim's Father!!

    Arkansas Judge Freed a Predator — Then Gagged the Entire Public And Silenced the Victim's Father!! The same judge who granted a $5,000 bond to an alleged predator… is now presiding over the murder case against the father who stopped him. This is where the Aaron Spencer case takes a disturbing institutional turn. In this segment, Tony and Bob dive into the broken systems behind this tragedy — including a judge who attempted to issue a gag order that would’ve silenced not just the parties involved… but the entire public. The Arkansas Supreme Court had to step in and strike it down, citing clear overreach. Meanwhile, Arkansas remains the only state in America that allows prosecutors to bring criminal charges without a grand jury or preliminary hearing. Bob walks us through how this rare “information-only” system opens the door for unchecked power — and how it's being used right now to prosecute a grieving father whose only crime may have been doing what the justice system wouldn’t. If you’ve ever wondered how broken the system can get — this segment is your answer. Hashtags:  #AaronSpencer #JudicialOverreach #GagOrder #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #BobMotta #ArkansasLaw #JusticeSystemFailure #TrueCrimePodcast #RealStoryMedia Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    16 min
  6. Father Chases Down Predator After Daughter Vanishes: The Aaron Spencer Story

    17 HR AGO

    Father Chases Down Predator After Daughter Vanishes: The Aaron Spencer Story

    Father Chases Down Predator After Daughter Vanishes: The Aaron Spencer Story What would you do if a known predator — already charged with dozens of crimes against your child — kidnapped your daughter in the middle of the night? This segment dives into the real-life nightmare of Aaron Spencer, a father from Arkansas who allegedly did what many say they would’ve done: he took action. After 67-year-old Michael Foster — accused of sexually abusing Spencer’s 14-year-old daughter — was released on a shockingly low $5,000 bond, Foster reportedly returned and abducted the girl again. That’s when Aaron jumped into his truck, found them, and confronted the man. What happened next is now at the center of a murder case. Tony Brueski and defense attorney Bob Motta walk through the emotional and legal landscape of this case. Is this murder — or self-defense? What makes this situation different from vigilante justice? And why is the father being prosecuted while the system failed to protect his daughter? This isn’t just a case. It’s a reckoning. Hashtags:  #AaronSpencer #MichaelFoster #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #TonyBruski #BobMotta #ParentalInstinct #JusticeSystemFailure #RealStoryMedia #SelfDefense Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    17 min
  7. Full Breakdown: Chad Daybell’s Erotic Letters & Religious Meltdown

    19 HR AGO

    Full Breakdown: Chad Daybell’s Erotic Letters & Religious Meltdown

    Full Breakdown: Chad Daybell’s Erotic Letters & Religious Meltdown It’s one of the strangest and most disturbing cases in modern true crime — and this is the full breakdown you’ve been waiting for. In this special full-length Hidden Killers episode, we bring you the entire Chad Daybell saga in one place. Tony Bruski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels read through Chad’s erotic prison love letters to Lori Vallow — in his own AI-generated voice — with music, tone, and dramatic flair. The result is a mind-bending experience that feels like fan fiction from another dimension. We cover every surreal phrase, from “translated beings” to “loin fire,” and react in real time with insight, satire, and genuine discomfort. Then, the tone shifts — Chad’s later letter from prison paints himself as a misunderstood prophet, recounting his excommunication and spiritual loneliness… soundtracked, oddly, by Whitney Houston. Attorney Bob Motta joins to offer legal and psychological context, helping us understand what these letters reveal about Chad Daybell’s mindset — and the disturbing consequences of unchecked delusion. This is the full ride. Buckle up. Hashtags:  #ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #DaybellLetters #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #TonyBruski #BobMotta #RealStoryMedia #SoEmotional #CultDelusion Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    1h 14m
  8. Chad Daybell’s Excommunication & Whitney Houston Obsession

    21 HR AGO

    Chad Daybell’s Excommunication & Whitney Houston Obsession

    Chad Daybell’s Excommunication & Whitney Houston Obsession Just when you think Chad Daybell’s story can’t get stranger… it does. In this third installment, we pivot from prophetic romance to spiritual self-pity as Chad shifts into martyr mode. Through another handwritten prison letter, Chad describes his LDS mission, the persecution he claims to have faced, and ultimately, his excommunication from the church — which he says he learned about through a form letter delivered late by jail staff. But the truly surreal moment? Chad claims he had a deep spiritual awakening while listening to Whitney Houston’s “So Emotional.” Yes, really. Tony, Stacy, and special guest Bob Motta break it all down — from the narcissistic tone of Chad’s self-defense, to the psychological profile of someone who weaponizes religion as both shield and sword. Bob brings in legal insight, comparing Chad’s behavior to other high-control defendants who shape reality to fit their needs. Is Chad deluded… or dangerous? The segment ends on a chilling final comment from Bob: “Even if there’s a universe where Chad didn’t kill anyone... not very likely.” Hashtags:  #ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #WhitneyHouston #SoEmotional #Excommunication #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #TonyBruski #BobMotta #CultBehavior Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    21 min
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Hidden Killers Live! is your daily true crime podcast delivering two hours of nonstop coverage every weekday. Hosted by Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, this show dives into the most compelling stories in the true crime world — from murder trials and cold cases to criminal psychology, investigations, and the dark motives behind real-life crimes. Each episode brings a mix of breaking crime news, courtroom analysis, and raw conversation that takes you beyond the headlines. Whether it’s exploring how investigators crack cases, uncovering the psychology of killers, or following the twists of ongoing trials, you’ll get sharp, unfiltered insight every time. Unlike recap shows, Hidden Killers Live! is true crime talk in real time — asking the tough questions, cutting through the noise, and giving listeners the context they need to understand today’s biggest cases. If you crave smart, binge-worthy true crime content with expert commentary, emotional depth, and daily updates that keep you ahead of the story, this is the podcast for you. Follow now on Apple Podcasts and join Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels inside Hidden Killers Live! — where the truth is always in the details.

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